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I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. —Philippians 4:13 It is important to maintain a positive approach when encountering a problem in your life. Paul defines this positive approach in today’s text: “I CAN”— A positive ATTITUDE. Some are defeated before they begin because they immediate think, “I can’t!” Negativity will defeat …
“The sword of Goliath… And David said, There is none like that; give it me.” —1 Samuel 21:9 David was without a weapon to defend himself. He asked the priest at the tabernacle if he had weapons. Ahimelech gave David Goliath’s sword. During World War II, the Great Britain was the last line of …
He must increase, but I must decrease. —John 3:30 The Bible describes John the Baptist as a man who was great in the sight of the Lord (Luke 1:15). Jesus said there was none greater born of a woman than John (Mt. 11:11). Yet, John did nothing miraculous (John 10:41). He was a common, ordinary …
He read all the words of the law, the blessings and the cursings. —Joshua 8:34 We are often inclined to read only what pleases us and avoid that unpleasant stuff. We like to hear “smooth things” (Isa. 30:10). We embrace the blessings and neglect the warnings. We stand on the promises and shut our ears …
“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget…” — Deuteronomy 4:9 There is no greater affront that can be put on a person than to forget him. We may oppose him… hinder him… attack him… even ignore him, but in all of these, that person is still in your thoughts. …
“We are labourers together with God” —1 Corinthians 3:9 A Baptist church member was asked, “What kind of Baptist are you? A Southern Baptist? A Regular Baptist? An Independent Baptist?” The church member replied, “I’m a ‘Lily Baptist’.” A bit confused, the other said, “I’ve never heard of a ‘Lily Baptist.’ What kind of Baptist …